Panther Press
April 7, 2022
ICCS Mission Statement:
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. TADLOCK
Dear ICCS Families,
We have advertised in the last two editions of the Panther Press that we have some new positions and open positions in leadership and staff for the 2022-2023 school year. Currently, our interviews are underway and I have to say it is very exciting to talk about our school. As I have said before, we tend to be a bit reserved when it comes to talking about our school and all of the positive things we do and have accomplished. In some ways, it feels boastful and uncomfortable for many of our faculty, staff, and certainly for me. We do the hard work, we work hard at the hard work, and we see the benefits in the growth of ICCS students from our hard work. Honestly, that is the reward and is more than enough.
In these interviews and inquiries about our various positions, I am required to talk about the things we do and how we do them, and in doing so, I am realizing that things that we do and the approaches we take are not the norms in other schools or school systems. We are unique in so many ways and the practices we have within our school culture are powerful practices. I had a question from an individual inquiring about a position in regards to our methods and the tools that we use to evaluate teaching and learning. I was able to explain that one of the tools we use, the ELEOT, is not teacher-centric but rather learner-centric in that it is used to see where growth is needed in regards to student engagement. In our discussion of the indicators on the evaluation tool, they noted how important and different it was to approach this from a learner-centric perspective. This is not something that I would have realized otherwise because it is simply something we do because we seek varied ways to improve the impact we have on student learning.
In the course of these interactions with individuals outside of our school community, my takeaway and most beautiful realization has been how focused we are on the learning process and our methods to improve the learning process of our students. I think there are many things at ICCS that we take for granted. I am realizing that these commonplace things are not so commonplace and quite extraordinary in other educational settings. ICCS is a very special place. Having this unique knowledge as an administrator and reflecting on my role as a parent, ICCS is quite simply a beautiful place to receive the gift of Catholic education and seeks to consistently do the hard work to strengthen the spirits, minds, and bodies of our students.
Yours in Catholic Education,
Blair Moses Tadlock
ICCS Principal
CURRICULUM CORNER
At ICCS, we seek to cultivate high levels of academic integrity and set virtuous expectations pertaining to fortitude, honesty, and sincerity. It is important for our students to be well informed of what constitutes academic dishonesty and ICCS takes time to ensure that students are aware of both what it could entail and the consequences that result. In my experience, it is common, particularly in middle school, for students to make poor choices regarding participation in academic dishonesty. I have seen all sorts of ways this has happened in my teaching and administrative career, and for a teacher, nothing takes its toll on you like knowing a student was dishonest in their academic work. For teachers and administrators, all of whom will know what I am talking about, it is deeply upsetting to realize that a student of yours has made a poor decision to compromise their own integrity. In these moments, we focus on the virtues that we want our students to cultivate because while the stakes and consequences are moderate at ICCS, they are exceedingly higher as students move through their educational careers into high school and especially university.
In a broad sense, academic dishonesty involves giving academic related knowledge or work to be passed off as the work of another, receiving academic related knowledge or work to be passed off as their own work, or copying the academic work of another and passing off as their own work. This can look like a variety of things such as copying off a peer on an independent assignment, using the text of another individual's work without proper citation, trying to find answers on a peer’s test during an assessment, giving a peer academic work to be turned in as their own, etc. Academic integrity is an expectation of students at ICCS. Academic dishonesty significantly “interferes with the evaluation of [student] academic work” because it is a “misinterpretation” of the “student’s actual knowledge” and ability to apply such knowledge (What is Academic Dishonesty, n.d.). If students are not academically honest, they are “denying themselves an opportunity to confidently command the material” they are learning, and they are cheating peers of their own “recognition for superior work” (What is Academic Dishonesty, n.d.)
Over the course of the 3rd and 4th quarters, we have had a number of students who have made poor choices in regards to academic dishonesty and it is no longer isolated to middle school students. The consequences of academic dishonesty significantly impact both the student’s conduct grade and academic grade in a negative way. It is exceptionally difficult to recover back to the same academic stature in a course after being academically dishonest. Conversations with students in times like these focus heavily on the virtues and the integrity that we want our students to build. I always tell students faced with consequences of their academic dishonesty that even if they feel unprepared or if they are desperate to get an assignment in on time so that it does not get a late penalty, some points are always, always better than no points at all. Honestly giving their own effort with full academic integrity even if the grade is lower than they desire because it may have been turned in late or they didn’t study to the fullest extent possible, should make us proud and provide them with lessons on how to do better next time. I ask that you, our ICCS parents, work with me to be proud of academic integrity even when our students may not have prepared the way they should have or when the grade might be lower than anticipated because, in the end, it is their work and their grade.
Blair Moses Tadlock
ICCS Principal
What is Academic Dishonesty. (n.d). retrieved from https://www.wpi.edu/about/policies/academic-integrity/dishonesty
ICCS TO COLLECT CANNED FRUIT NEXT WEEK
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
“My command is this; Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12
At ICCS we celebrate the life of every student and teach acceptance and understanding. All students are welcomed into classrooms in a way that fosters love and responsibility no matter their ability.
On Friday, April 29, all ICCS students are encouraged to show their LOVE and SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER by wearing colorful socks to school. We are also offering an opportunity to pre-order a special snack to be handed out on this day. Click HERE to access the Google Form to purchase a snack for your student(s). Sales end Sunday, April 24th. Proceeds benefit the ICCS Progressions Program.
2022-2023 SPRING MAILING COMING SOON
All current and NEW ICCS parents will receive an email next week containing a link to the annual Spring Mailing packet of information. Carefully review this important e-newsletter which contains a registration form for the Summer Care program, school fee details, the 2022-2023 Diocesan calendar and MUCH MORE!
SAVE THE DATES
Please mark your calendar and be on the lookout for specific details related to all end-of-the-year events, ceremonies and activities.
Living Stations of the Cross (led by ICCS 7th Grade students): Thursday, April 14, at 8:30 a.m. (7B) and 10:00 a.m. (7A) at ICCS
Easter Break for all students: April 15-24, 2022
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday, April 25 at 8:30 a.m. on the outdoor Basketball Court
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2-6, 2022
May/June Birthday Mass & May Crowning: Friday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m. at ICCS
First Eucharist: Saturday, May 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral
ICCS 8th Grade Closing Ceremony: Thursday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral
ICCS Kindergarten Closing Ceremony: Tuesday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the ICCS Gym
Pictured below: the ICCS 8th Grade "Class of 2022"
REMINDER FOR 5TH-8TH GRADE PARENTS
A Theology of the Body/Family Life presentation for all 5th - 8th Grade parents will take place on Wednesday, April 27, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the ICCS Cafeteria. The presentation will be given by David Dawson. For more information, please contact ICCS Director of Religious Education, Rose Viau, at (337) 433-3497 or by email at rviau@iccsweb.com.
YEARBOOK ORDER FORM NOW AVAILABLE
It is time to place your official 2021-2022 ICCS Yearbook order. The annual ICCS yearbook features all PK-8th Grade students and faculty members. Yearbooks are $40 each and will be billed through the FACTS Financial system.
Parents and businesses may also purchase yearbook ads. Size options and cost details are also provided on the form. The deadline to order a yearbook or place an ad is May 13, 2022.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1imliGnDIl2l7OvvpNOsQITuf5xdsNDe3fBUyjTPGLzo/edit
PLEASE CHECK LOST AND FOUND FOR MISPLACED ITEMS AND UNIFORMS
The Lost and Found shelves, located near the front lobby staircase and exterior Cafeteria door, are OVERFLOWING with ICCS sweat shirts, jackets, cardigans, lunch boxes, uniform pieces, books, reusable water bottles and other personal items. If your student has misplaced an item (s), please have them check the Lost and Found shelves during break times. All unlabeled uniform pieces and approved ICCS outerwear will donated to the Used Uniform Sale soon.
NEW VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: PATIENCE
Throughout the month of April, all PK-8th Grade students are focusing on the virtue of Patience. This important virtue means bearing present difficulties calmly. We often think of being patient as simply waiting, but patience has more to do with the disposition of our heart when waiting is inconvenient or uncomfortable.
For example: when I am thirsty, do I cut in line at the water refiling stations around campus, or do I tell others to "hurry up" because I want to fill my water bottle quickly?
Dear Jesus,
When I am hungry or thirsty, I tend to lose my patience. I sometimes push others so that I can get my own needs taken care of right away. Help me to realize that my turn will come. I want to practice patience today, since waiting calmly and offering up my thirst or hunger is pleasing to You. Amen.
MARCH BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION UPDATE
The numbers are in. For the month of March 2022, the following stats were reported by the National Box Tops for Education program.
- Fourteen (14) people submitted receipts on behalf of Immaculate Conception Cathedral School via the Box Tops for Education app in March 2022.
- Thirty-three (33) total receipts were submitted for ICCS through the Box Tops for Education app last month.
- ICCS currently has seventy-four (74) current Box Tops for Education supporters officially registered through the program.
- There were zero (0) new ICCS Box Tops for Education signups in the month of March 2022.
Don't have the Box Tops for Education app? It is easy to download and an excellent way to earn cash for our school. The Box Tops App uses state-of-the-art technology to scan store receipts, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online.
Watch this helpful video to learn how to scan receipts using the handy Box Tops for Education App. https://www.boxtops4education.com/How-To-Earn
WELCOME NEW ICCS PANTHER CUB
WE'RE HIRING!
ICCS is seeking qualified candidates for the following 2022-2023 positions.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum (administrative position) - This position requires an M.Ed. and at least 5 years of teaching experience or a combined 5 years of teaching and administrative experience.
Technology Coordinator and Coach (administrative position) - This position requires an experienced teacher with school leadership credentials and a strong knowledge set of various technology components used in schools.
Facilities Manager (staff position) - This position requires experience with facilities and grounds in regards to maintenance and improvements as well as an understanding of the unique nature of school campuses and grounds.
Director of Development (staff position) - This position requires a college degree preferably in an area connected to the field of communications, and requires experience with effective organizational communication, business development, fundraising, public relations, marketing, event planning and customer service.
Interested candidates can contact ICCS Principal, Mrs. Blair Tadlock, by email at btadlock@iccsweb.com to submit an application and resume. A diocesan application along with an updated resume must be submitted before an interview can be scheduled.
ICCS PTO FUNDRAISER NEWS
AUCTION PAYMENTS DUE NOW
All PTO Auction statements have been printed and dispersed to buyers. Please check your student's backpack or folder for more information if you purchased silent and live auction items, or if you charged items to your bidder number leading up to the event or the night of the auction.
Auction bills MUST BE paid via check, cash or credit card ASAP. Please contact Ada O'Quain at (337) 433-3497 or by email at asoquain@iccsweb.com for assistance.
ICCS CAPS AND VISORS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
There are still a limited amount of exclusive ICCS trucker style caps and monogrammed visors available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the PTO Auction. Trucker hats are $40 each and ICCS monogramed visors are $30. To snag your hat or visor, please contact Ada O'Quain at asoquain@iccsweb.com SOON. Get one before they're gone!
THANK YOU AUCTION LEADERS
A big round of applause and a sincere thank you to the 2022 ICCS PTO Dinner Auction leaders and their committee members for going above and beyond to ensure the fundraiser was a HUGE success!
2022 PTO Auction Co-Chairpersons: Katie Devall and Kelly Serrano
2022 Assistant Chair & 2023 PTO Auction Chairperson: Leila Arredondo
Live Auction Chairperson: Megan Gregory
Silent Auction Chairperson: Lauren Middleton
Auction Program Committee Chairperson: Alison Gary
Decorations Chairperson: Elise Foret
Sweet Shop Chairperson: Colleen Phillips
Auction Merchandise Chairperson: Meredith Ardoin
Perky Prize Drawing Chairperson: Jennifer Authement
Sponsorship Committee Chairpersons: Katie Devall and Kelly Serrano
Finance Committee Chairpersons: Melissa Mathew & Ada O'Quain
Clean Up Committee Chairperson: Becky Abel
Caterer: Hal Ware and TaD's Louisiana Cooking
8th Grade Coordinators: Cortney Blalock and Monica Devall
Room Mom Coordinator: Ada O'Quain
2022 ICCS PTO President: Corlissa Hoffoss
THIS BAND ROCKS!
CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL NEWS
PANTHER BEACH VOLLEYBALL RESULTS
Members of the Panther Beach Volleyball Team competed against players from around the Southwest Louisiana area last night at the South Beach Volleyball facility on McNeese Street. Congratulations to the following students!
1st Place Teams:
Jeanne-Claire Breaux and Kate Reeves
Noah Broussard and Michael Kerns
Levi McAtee and Ryder Chance
Lilly Liles and Margeaux Darbonne
Kate Woods and Olive Crawford
Emma Leach and Jenika Kinniard
2nd Place Teams:
Raley Foret and Abby Serrano
Mya Pelloquin and Cate Filo
Collins Boudreaux and Emma Foret
Lilly Mathew and Tatum Bridges
Kathryn Devall and Cara Henry
Gabi Barrios and Emma Bergen
Alex LaBove and Brady Kelty
Come out and support the Panther Beach Volleyball teams next Wednesday night, April 13, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the South Beach Volleyball facility.
CONGRATULATIONS NEW ICCS CHEERLEADERS
They've got SPIRIT, yes THEY do! They've got SPIRIT, how about YOU? A big ICCS Panther "Congratulations" to the members of the 2022-2023 ICCS Cheerleading squad!
"EGG-CITING" ACTIVITY FOR PK
Mrs. Molly Forsyth and Mrs. Stephanie DuRousseau's PK students have been learning about oviparous animals and eggs this week. Each student decorated their own egg and have been incubating them and "keeping them warm" during snack time and table work time throughout the week. Stay tuned to see what hatches TOMORROW!
ICCS STUDENT COUNCIL ATTENDS WORKSHOP
ICCS Student Council officers and class representatives attended the Student Council District VI workshop at the West Cal Event Center in Sulphur on Tuesday.
ICCS Student Council Sponsor, Mrs. Aimee Romano, along with the following students attended: Sophia Lanthier, Andrew Foret, Jane Casanova, Hallee Poncho, Rami Husein, Carter Brinkman, Emma Foret, Alex McCall, Gray Hoffoss, Anna Robertson, Madelyn Elliott, Rylee Keating, Elizabeth Austin, Cate Filo and Camille Zeringue.
GRAND LAKE TRACK MEET RESULTS
The ICCS Boys and Girls Track Teams participated in the Grand Lake Track Meet on Monday, April 4. Congratulations to the following student athletes for placing in the listed events.
Harrison Hurt: 1st Place in the 1-mile race and 1st Place in the 800m dash
William Lavergne: 2nd Place in the Long jump, 1st Place in the triple Jump and 3rd Place in the 100m dash
Jane Casanova: 3rd Place in the Long Jump, 3rd Place in the 100m dash and 2nd Place in the 200m dash
Rylee Keating: 1st Place in the 1-mile race and 2nd Place in the 800m dash
Harrison Hurt: 1st Place in the 1-mile race and 1st Place in the 800m dash
Owen Richert: 3rd Place in the 100m dash
Kathryn Devall: 1st Place in the 800m dash
Trip Tadlock: 2nd Place in the 800m dash
Rowan LeJeune: 2nd Place in the 400m dash
Kyle Wilfer: 1st Place in the 400m dash
Nicholas Devall: 2nd Place in the 200m dash
3rd Place in the Boys 4 x 400m relay: Kaleb Katoch, AJ Schlang, Julian Vallee and Trip Tadlock
3rd Place in the Boys 4 x 200 relay: Julian Vallee, Sean Kelty, Ram DuRousseau and Joseph Devall
2nd Place in the Boys 4 x 100m relay: Nicholas Devall, Owen Richert, Joseph Devall and William Lavergne
Best of luck to the ICCS Boys and Girls Track Teams as they compete in the CCAL Track Meet this Saturday, April 9. GO PANTHERS!
CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NEWS
Fried Fish Dinner Sale TOMORROW
Support the Cathedral Council 1207 Knights of Columbus by purchasing delicious fried fish dinners tomorrow!
ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
LITTLE MISS ST. LOUIS PAGEANT NOW OPEN TO PK-5TH GRADE GIRLS
All girls in Pre-K through 5th grade are eligible to enter the first ever Little Miss St. Louis Pageant. Little Miss St. Louis will be crowned Saturday, April 30, 2022, in the St. Louis Catholic Pavilion. The pageant is Sunday Best & No Glitz (no heavy makeup or hair-pieces please). The Queen will be invited to ride in the SLCHS Homecoming Parade & will assist in the Homecoming Queen Crowning Ceremony during halftime. She will also receive a trophy, custom banner & crown. 1st & 2nd Runners-Up will receive a trophy & crown. Enter online TODAY! The deadline to register is next week! https://stlouiscatholichighschool.factsmgtadmin.com/form/rXZJ92ywq?i=&authToken=__token__
CONGRATULATIONS ICCS ALUMNI
A BIG Panther SHOUT OUT to the ICCS Alumni listed below: Kate Austin, Mary Claire Obluda, Coleman Zeringue, Alyson Gagliano, Callen Hale, Katie Ray, Ella Scroggs and Adele Foret!
IMPORTANT FACTS INFORMATION AND QUICK LINKS
FACTS FAMILY PORTAL
Parent Portal access to student grades and assignments.
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Contact Information
Email: kmorgan@iccsweb.com
Website: www.iccschool.org
Location: 1536 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-433-3497
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